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Best afternoon tea about! Mama Doreen’s never disappoints, the food is beautiful as is the fizz! The staff are friendly, attentive and extremely patient (when customers are being outright rude and difficult). Big shout out to Elliot who was amazing, thank you for making my mums birthday so special! Can’t wait to come back soon xxx
jess swales . 2024-11-07
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Absolutely delicious. Everything was just perfect from the beautiful decor to the lovely staff and well the afternoon tea was to die for I highly recommend you book as it was really busy.
Char . 2024-11-04
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We passed Mama Doreens on sunday evening after eating out and thought we'd have a look in the window. My brothers kids claimed they were still "starving" after seeing the cupcakes so we decided to have a look. We grabbed 4 cupcakes to go and were served by a pleasant chap on the counter who couldn't have been more helpful if he tried. The cupcakes were thoroughly enjoyed by all and Mama Doreens has made it onto the "Must Try Properly Soon" list.
Chad N . 2024-11-03
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Just been for high tea. It was brilliant. Beautiful tea sandwiches quiche cakes and scones. Staff were fantastic and so welcoming and helpful. So so much better than Bettys in Harrogate. Much better value too.
Rosie R . 2024-10-31
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In the spirit of Halloween, I ventured into Mama Doreen’s Emporium, expecting an enchanting afternoon tea experience—but what awaited me was a culinary horror show. The food was frightfully subpar, a ghastly array of cold, tasteless, and frankly uninspired morsels. The Earl Grey tea arrived with all the warmth of a corpse’s handshake—lukewarm and lifeless. The savory selection? Truly a graveyard of flavors. A semi-warm sausage roll did offer a glimmer of life, but this faint hope was quickly snuffed out by a dreadful, store-bought tomato soup served in a plastic cauldron, more suited to a Halloween costume shop than an “emporium.” There was a pot of gravy that was, shockingly, one of the highlights. But then, a hideous scone with cold bacon and pickled onion arrived to remind me of this nightmare. The horrors continued: an egg-and-cress brioche bun, cloyingly sickly; a Yorkshire pudding as cold and flavorless as the October breeze, complete with tired onions and beef. The appearance of a sad little taco, with lackluster salsa and guacamole, could only be explained by some supernatural mischief—it felt wholly out of place. The sweets section was a grave disappointment. A tombstone brownie arrived half-baked, crumbling and smearing as if it were ashamed to be seen. The Battenberg cake was one faint glimmer of redemption in this lineup, though it could hardly redeem the entire catastrophe. The cupcake, slathered in an unholy mountain of frosting, was so heavy it defied gravity and appetite alike. And the cheesecake? A ghoulish concoction, overly salted and sickening. A small ghost meringue dared to close the ghastly meal, neither offensive nor redeeming—simply… there. The pièce de résistance was the presentation: a dry ice shot attempting to lend mystery but instead resembling something frightfully cheap. Mama Doreen’s Emporium promised a Halloween feast but delivered a terrifyingly poor excuse for an afternoon tea. Not recommended for anyone with a pulse.
Lennon F . 2024-10-31
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Beautiful Cafe in the main shopping area and near the Bus and Train Station. The afternoon tea comes with lovely and unique items to eat such as a warm cheddar and caramelised quiche that simply stunning, a savoury Cheese scone with a tasty topping, a lovely variety of sandwiches. The cakes were literally the icing on the cake with the most tasty Raspberry Meringue I have ever had. It seems the norm to not be able to finish everything but a box to take home leftovers to enjoy later is readily given.
Lisa M . 2024-07-06
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Great breakfast & coffee today, service was excellent. Our food was freshly made and well prepared. Good job guys. Mr & Mrs Fussy
Mr & Mrs Fussy . 2024-06-24
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Really enjoyed the food, and Leah handled a small problem very professionally, she is an asset to the business. All Staff were very friendly and pleasant.
savblanc . 2024-06-19
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Beautiful environment and friendly welcome when we arrived. We booked for breakfast . The menu was amazing . We opted for the “afternoon tea” style of breakfast. Great value for money and plenty to eat. We didn’t eat it all and were offered take away boxes which we availed of. Over all a beautiful place to enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
good times only 😊 . 2024-06-18
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We opted for Mama Doreen's over Betty's in Harrogate as it is much more reasonably priced. The venue is very quaint with lots of cute vintage furniture in keeping with the theme. We all opted for the standard afternoon tea, which came with an array of different sandwiches, tray bakes and deserts. All were delicious, and with so much food we had to take a few boxes home. The service was good, but could have been a bit more attentive. We had to prompt the servers to take our tea over, and they did not do a check in mid-way through. All the servers were very polite though, but perhaps a bit more attention to detail in that regard. Overall, I would definitely return when visiting Harrogate, especially for the afternoon tea.
Léonloves . 2024-06-16
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Went with a friend for lunch and drinks. Lovely food and the place is decorated gorgeous. Our waitress Isobel made the experience even nicer as she was a delight.
H G . 2024-04-03
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The greeter seemed put out that we wanted only tea. On paying, the same individual quite unnecessarily made a point of this again. I don’t think we’ll bother going back!
thomp80 . 2024-04-02
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I've been visiting Mama Doreen's for a few years and always have a lovely lunch or afternoon tea. I decided to have my 60th birthday celebration there recently with 34 friends and family. I had paid for the party celebration traditional Aft Tea package which included a Prosecco or Nosecco on arrival, balloons, a sweetie bag and traditional Aft Tea with a plentiful selection of delicious sandwiches, quiche and cakes. The area of the cafe where we sat looked fabulous. Ian and the staff looked after us very well and everyone including myself had the best time. If you are looking to book Mama Doreen's for a celebration, you should have no hesitation in booking there.
B8900RKdebral . 2024-03-25
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Had afternoon tea bought as a gift , we were disappointed to be honest … we got it plonked on the table while other guests got a run down of what everything was they brought our pot of tea out 10 mins before the food so was cold by the time we came to drink it also they didn’t do any top ups of more tea .. we had to ask for hot water whilst ladies at the side of us was asked if they needed more tea style over substance
774peterd . 2024-03-24
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Took my friend for afternoon tea as I had been before and said how good it is,it is still very good .Well priced,nice staff
Lesley B . 2024-03-16
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This is a very popular tea shop and cafe in the centre of Harrogate. Prebooking online or by phone is very important. Decor is lovely and the tea and cakes are delicious. Dietary requirements can be catered for when you prebook. This is a rare treat for someone with a milk allergy. Alcoholic drinks are also available. Service is normally very good, but was slow an inattentive during our latest visit which was a little disappointing.
Jonathan P . 2024-03-15
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Mama Doreen's in Harrogate. Coffee and plain scones were amazing. What was even better was the customer service and enthusiasm shown towards children. Would visit again due to the fantastic customer service. Didn't get the gentleman's name but the male members of staff are going above and beyond for the business!
St0ke . 2024-03-03
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I have been going to Mama Doreen’s for a while with my little boy. We love going and always feel so welcome. The food is delicious and my little boy loves all the attention he gets from Julie!
Amanda B . 2024-02-22
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we had afternoon tea in Harrogate for my Aunty's 70th birthday here, and one word.. wow! beautiful arrangement and lots of choice! the staff were amazing, so friendly and bubbly and knowledgeable. the food was great! especially the cake selection. my aunty was treated to a cupcake with a candle and the staff sang happy birthday and it made her day. we can't wait for our next visit. Thank you!
Lauren D . 2024-02-21
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Would 100% recommend Mama Doreen’s for cakes for events - I had a lovely lemon cake and it both tasted and looked incredible!!
Molls H . 2024-02-20
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Went for afternoon tea. It was fabulous. The service was exceptional. I cannot imagine how it could have been bettered. If you have never been to Mama Doreen then put it at the top of your list right now. Thank you for a great afternoon x
Flips B . 2024-02-16
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We had the most fabulous afternoon tea. All of our dietary requirements were managed with not fuss and everything was delicious. Harry your customer service was excellent 5*. Thank you for making my birthday treat so special!
Callrys . 2024-02-14
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Amazing gluten free afternoon tea! All home made and delicious. Good balance between savoury and sweet. Staff were so lovely and helpful and surroundings great. We agreed to make afternoon tea here a regular thing!!
226janicew . 2024-02-05
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We came to mama Doreen’s in Harrogate today from York for afternoon tea. We had a lovely time! We had been served by a lovely server called Grace who could not have been more helpful, she was so nice and very smiley and so patient with me and my mum who are very fussy eaters! The afternoon tea was delicious and the cocktails were gorgeous!
Cusso1506 . 2024-02-03
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Realy nice place great afternoon tea Julie our server was realy helpfull and knowledgeable and friendly. Great time had by the whole party
Curiosity34312518071 . 2024-01-28
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Amazing time at Mama Doreens today. The afternoon tea was delicious and fresh! Our waiter, Harry,could not have been more attentive and made the experience for our group of friends. Ten out of ten for food and the superb service from Harry. Cannot recommend enough....
vanessatF695RA . 2024-01-21
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Booked for friends afternoon tea. Lovely atmosphere, Harry our waiter very professional and accommodating, assisting vegetarian & mixed choices of afternoon tea. Great to be able to have separate savoury platter without the cakes & then just chose one cake for dessert. Overall very enjoyable...
carditto . 2024-01-21
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Took my daughter and her friends for the children’s afternoon tea for my daughters 9th birthday they even came with a birthday cupcake and sang to her and I cannot fault it was amazing will definitely be returning faultless service
Jackie P . 2024-01-21
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You can’t go far wrong here if you want a delicious Afternoon Tea in delightful surroundings. Very often afternoon tea can be light on the savouries with just a few finger sandwiches. Not the case here - is a very good balance and variety of...
Marcia R . 2024-01-21
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An excellent venue in Harrogate for afternoon tea. The selection of sandwiches, cakes and scone was superb. We had the pensioner special which ample. The gluten free option was given top marks as well. Friendly, efficient staff made the whole experience very enjoyable.
ianfR1141MA . 2024-01-17
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A very busy weekend for Harrogate with the Christmas fair and markets on. Called in MD hoping for a table, being so busy there were none available..however we were able to sit at the counter which was fine for the two of us. Had a...
MrsPK . 2024-01-08
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Amazing! Absolutely wonderful service from Evie super helpful. Great gluten free option and amazing atmosphere
Gemma H . 2023-12-30
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Went for 'Winter Wonderland's Afternoon Tea with my daughter as an Xmas treat, which sadly proved a big let-down. No friendly welcome, just a front of house staff member who seemed bored and a bit arrogant, cheap, poor quality food, tacky decor and dirty floors....
F6736JX . 2023-12-22
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Wow wow WOW what a place me and my partner was here over the weekend and everything was incredible from the cakes to the tea to the Service! Ian and louise where a standout hospitable , attentive and welcoming . The cakes are a must!!!...
Alex R . 2023-12-22
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Excellent service as always here, beautiful food and a home from home atmosphere, love going here, always feel welcome, cupcakes are beautiful, and Ian always makes a fuss, unique dining experience for anyone visiting Harrogate thank you
Bolek1984 . 2023-12-22
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Having been for afternoon tea once before, the food as always tasted delicious. Although there were a couple of minor things that could’ve been improved: 1. Sandwiches weren’t as described on the menu. We went for a Xmas afternoon tea, yet served us prawn and...
Guide05500199565 . 2023-12-18
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Afternoon tea for 2 and festive afternoon tea for 1. Both were absolutely lovely. Far too much as usual with afternoon tea, but box's provided to bring the left over home. Lovely ambience when entering and greeted by a friendly young man who escorted us...
mrsmidge67 . 2023-12-13
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Afternoon tea heaven. Visited with my daughter for a special birthday gift afternoon tea with fizz and we were wowed. Truly wonderful service, beautifully presented and delicious selection of food. Highly recommended.
lindagornall . 2023-12-01
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I booked the Grinch brunch at the York venue which has been up and running for a few weeks- This was my second visit to the place. The booking was for 5 adults and two children- I had paid a £35 deposit - We were...
melonymason . 2023-11-27
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Came here for a friends 50th afternoon tea, I asked for my sandwiches to be just cheese as I’m a fussy eater but I didn’t get any quiche and the mini roast pudding wasn’t replaced with anything else! Definitely not worth in my opinion and...
mia823 . 2023-11-26
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Lovely venue for a birthday treat for me and my daughter. The food and the setting was perfect. The staff were all so friendly and attentive. The food was all reasonably priced and presented to such a high standard.
Fauzia N . 2023-11-21
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As this is such a new venue in York it doesn't have any reviews yet. My friend took me for lunch here and it was wonderful. The food, service and surroundings are brilliant. The cakes look amazing but we had no room for one. We...
DaphneYork . 2023-11-16
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Really great place , with lovely staff and great food ! We had the afternoon tea for two and it was the best scone i’ve had in a while. Our waitress, Lucy, was attentive and polite and we felt well looked after and all the...
bagelbrenda . 2023-11-14
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Visit was today , opening day at York operation ,food excellent, staff very professional will visit again .Lord Westerman...
Michael W . 2023-11-10
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We visited for afternoon tea and it was absolutely packed, but despite this the service was efficient and the staff were friendly and attentive. It is one of the most unique afternoon teas that I have had, and was particularly impressed by the savoury selection....
amyfeather . 2023-11-09
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I went with a group of friends for afternoon tea and to say we were impressed is an understatement. We couldn't believe how delicious each morsel of food was, both savoury and sweet. The caramelised onion quiche was a big favourite and for me the...
21russet . 2023-10-30
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I booked the Halloween singalong with my son and my best friend. It was absolutely brilliant. The food was delicious( and even had 3 boxes of it to take away as it was plentiful!) I didn't know what to expect with the entertainment but Singtasia...
TravelBugAdventureEn . 2023-10-29
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Love the atmosphere and beautiful afternoon tea, top quality. Lovely place to visit for girlie afternoon tea. Can't wait for it to open new Emporium in York later this year.
SUSAN S . 2023-10-23
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This venue was recommended to us by a lady in the gift shop at Mother Shipton's Cave earlier in the day as an alternative to Bettys tea rooms. We found it quite easily opposite the railway station in Harrogate. We hadn't booked which would probably...
robbly . 2023-10-19
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Wow! It’s a must visit! Afternoon tea was out of this world! Staff can’t do enough for you! My hubby booked and asked for a red rose and they delivered! Even bought a cake to take home.
N9185PGgailh . 2023-10-06
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My lunch was not the usual experience at M D, they didn’t have any rhubarb gin for their signature cocktail & refused to get some! My jacket potato was not hot or cooked through, salad was a bit limp.
Oldbird67 . 2023-09-30
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Myself and two friends visited this wonderful venue on Thursday 28th September 2023 and had the best afternoon tea. The food was amazing and plenty of it, we even had to bring so home as we were full. I would highly recommend it to anyone...
Companion25430482366 . 2023-09-29
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We had afternoon tea ,beautiful place with lovely food and our waitress Leah was a star , she was smiley, helpful making our treat a very special afternoon. Thank you .
rnjhuddersfield . 2023-09-29
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A beautiful setting for our afternoon tea. The food was amazing - sandwiches on different breads - brioche, bagel, rye bread with delicious fillings. The scone and cakes were fab too. The service was excellent and we were looked after by Leah who was so...
Voyager31389564946 . 2023-09-29
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My wife and I had a light lunch, caramelised onion quiche and salad, and a glass of wine. My wife had a very unfortunate accident when her chair collapsed and she fell on the floor, happily unhurt. These things happen, but, we cannot praise the...
U7966QYstephenb . 2023-09-26
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Just had a fabulous Afternoon Tea with my daughters today. Arrived at the time stated and was beautifully packed and presented. It was quite exciting opening the packages and we all Enjoyed all of the food. A lovely variety of savoury and sweet food. Would buy again I couldn’t fault it. Thank you.
PENMARNorthYorkshire . 2021-03-20
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Just had an amazing take away afternoon from Mama Doreens. I have been to the shop a couple of times for afternoon tea and it is fabulous. The decor and afternoon teas are amazing. My daughter and I decided we would try their take away as due to covid restrictions we could not eat in and it was not disappointing. It was so fresh and delicious. You even get the Yorkshire teabags too. Even though it was a takeaway there was no skimping on the fillings or the presentation. I have been to many places for afternoon tea and I honestly don’t think there is anywhere better than Mama Doreens.
sscott64 . 2021-02-20
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Absolutely fabulous takeaway Valentine’s afternoon tea! Everything was delicious and so beautifully presented. Thank you ❤️
disneygem . 2021-02-14
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A beautiful and very tasty afternoon tea. We have sampled afternoon tea at a number of other local establishments and this one one is the best! In addition to our afternoon tea, we had ordered takeaway afternoon tea for my daughter and her friends to have via a zoom party. It was really lovely and a perfect antidote to life in lockdown.
S6951APsharonk . 2021-01-30
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We received a home delivery of "Afternoon Tea" for 2 today 23/12/2020 which was sent by friends because we can't meet at Christmas. The food was very nicely presented and very good - and very filling. Really enjoyable.Would recommend it to anyone - can't wait until we can actually go to the emporium ourselves.
460richardy . 2020-12-23
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Myself and my friend have been regular visitors over the years to Mama Doreens in the old premises. We were looking forward to this excursion to the new location travelling from York to do so.We were going to have the afternoon tea at about £16 but noticed a more festive one on other tables. So we ordered this. Delightful savouries and plenty of sweet treats. When we went to pay our bill we nearly fell through the floor as it was £30 each. We expected £5 more each or £10 each which was pushing it but twice the price nearly of their other afternoon tea. Completely overpriced with no prosecco which you would expect for that price. Chocolate baubles off a xmas tree part of the sweets and not value fir money. So the whole 2 tier cake stand was £60. Sorry but complete exploitation. We all want cheering up in these times but not exploited for it. We will be back as what you offer is good quality and lovely staff and surroundings, but we will be sticking to the usual afternoon tea!
Rabbit33 . 2020-12-17
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Fabulous festive afternoon Thank you so much to the whole team at Mama Doreen’s especially Lorence. We had a wonderful afternoon and enjoyed the most delicious winter wonderland afternoon tea. This is my second visit and I look forward to my next already.
laurahN1896YZ . 2020-12-11
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Staff lovely, food is amazing and great atmosphere ! Can’t wait to come back to take my parents and treat them to come of mama doreens lovely cakes.
V5631XTkathrync . 2020-12-10
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Popped in for a hot drink and a cake. The carrot cake was very nice and so were the hot chocolates. Although they were busy we were served swiftly and the staff were helpful.
Bunny_King . 2020-12-09
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I’ve just ordered afternoon tea (collection) for my youngest daughters birthday next week. The lady I spoke to was absolutely fantastic nothing was too much trouble and she was so sympathetic to my situation as myself and husband live abroad and are unable to celebrate with her due to these troubled times. We can’t wait to visit you once we are able as we have heard such fabulous things about you. Stay safe. Thank you once again!
Carolyn M . 2020-11-10
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Me and my wife booked for afternoon tea. We were welcomed by Lily who took our reservation and Christina was our waitress. The service was friendly, welcoming and professional. COVID safety measures were high. We had tea, cinnamon toast and raspberry pavlova. It was delicious. This was the last morning of our honeymoon in Harrogate and a lovely way to spend time. Thank you
Erkan ş . 2020-11-02
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We called in for a short rest stop whilst shopping as the shop looked so attractive from outside. They were very busy, but said they could take a table for 20 mins which was fine with us.The staff went above and beyond to rearrange table sittings so we could stay longer.I have never been anywhere with such friendly helpful staff, really made my day.Oh and yummy cup cakes too!!
mazfc . 2020-11-02
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Fantastic morning spent kick starting our Halloween with a wonderful brunch, food was beautiful with fast service and all staff couldn’t do enough for us. The entertainment was amazing, the kids loved singing along and each character spent time interacting with each table making the whole experience very special.
NooNoo80 . 2020-11-01
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We were excited to visit here after seeing their photos online. We ordered drinks to start, which seemed difficult for the staff to comprehend. Our food order, which was a simple panini and sandwich, took over 1 hour to arrive.The staff came across as rude and ignorant, and as the wait for our meal extended, we were ignored by the staff.Plenty of other places to explore in the local area, I would recommend supporting a smaller local business with staff that care about their customers.
Aidan C . 2020-10-31
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Picked up a takeaway Halloween afternoon tea today as my youngest child is isolating.It was just what we needed to cheer us all up, beautifully presented even in the boxes and bags, not even Bozza’s announcement tonight could ruin the feeling of having full tummies from such delicious food! The kids loved having their “tea” in their little boxes with their bag of sweeties afterwards. Thank you so much, I can’t wait to sit in your lovely cafe again with someone who I don’t live with (no offence to my partner!). Oh and even my takeaway cappuccino that I got for the drive back home to Leeds was delicious!
chrissiekirkby . 2020-10-31
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We booked for coffee and cake. Felt very safe as temperatures taken, plenty of sanitiser and well spaced tables. Very clean loos. We had some great sandwiches, very well filled and fresh. Gorgeous vegan cupcakes and good coffee. Every member of staff was charming and helpful. We will be back!
Kikihels . 2020-10-29
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Gorgeous food and lovely, attentive staff! We had two Prosecco afternoon teas and everything was delicious. I would definitely return!
KatyF1986 . 2020-10-29
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We’ve been coming here for the Christmas wonderland afternoon tea for the last 4 years and have never tried the Halloween one due to always being on holiday. Since we couldn’t go on holiday we thought we would try it out as we LOVE the Christmas one! It lived up to the high standards that Mama Doreen’s has! The staff were really friendly, attentive and catered to our every need. The waitress accidentally dropped a sandwich while carrying to our table but apologised and had already made the kitchen aware of this and arrived within minutes with new ones. I can not fault Mama Doreen’s or any of the staff. I really recommend a visit to this wonderful place! Looking forward to our 5th year for their Christmas wonderland afternoon tea in November! We’ve already booked in
AbbieGWT . 2020-10-28
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My friend and I have been coming for the Christmas afternoon tea for the last few years now and when we saw the Halloween themed one could not resist! We were a little early for our booking but the staff made sure we had a safe space to wait and a menu to look over. As soon as our table was ready we were shown where to go and the lady apologised for the wait despite it being our fault! The food came quickly and the staff checked on us throughout to check everything was okay and if we needed anything else. The food was, as always, absolutely amazing! Cannot wait to come back for Christmas afternoon tea in a few weeks. Thank you
moldh18 . 2020-10-28
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It is the first time I have visited since the place has moved to the new location. I have been several times to the original cafe and I have to say I preferred it there. The food was great as always but I found the new cafe to be less personal and more run like a chain. I felt we were being rushed out. We had only just started the desert section and the waitress came over asked us if we wanted a box to take out the rest. Also, we had just finished the savoury plate when the cake stand was promptly removed and the desert plate plonked on the table. I know these are strange times and things are done a little differently but I was put off going again. Disappointing as it was a birthday treat for a friend and it's always been a lovely experience previously.
Ang506 . 2020-10-22
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Walking into the beautiful Mama Doreens we were greeted warmly and shown to our table. We ordered the Halloween themed afternoon tea which was amazing both to look at and to eat. The service was attentive without being intrusive. Mama Doreens gets it spot on & is a delight to visit.
Baloubengal . 2020-10-19
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Worst lunch ever ! Ordered two panini’s (cheddar and caramelised onion and Brie and cranberry) which took ages to arrive despite numerous requests to hurry up and when they arrived they both had bacon in them although no mention of this on menu. As neither of us eat meat we asked the waitress why they had bacon in them . She replied “they always come like that “ , despite this not being on the menu. We asked for replacements without bacon and waited another half hour before we were presented with a plate of soggy cheese sandwiches and one panini! The manageress eventually came over to say the kitchen had misunderstood the order and she had rushed this through ( so why did it take half an hour?). We eventually shared the panini which was ok but left the sandwiches which we hadn’t asked for. Although we didn’t have to pay we wasted over an hour and a half of our afternoon and had a stressful experience which we will not repeat at this restaurant again!
Masterspy . 2020-10-18
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Just had to say that your takeaway tea made my elderly Mother’s Day. She’s been off her food and not interested in eating, but this certainly whetted her appetite. Whilst out at the vet with her cat she ate through the box of sandwiches and scone. It all looked wonderful and I’m so pleased that was well received and actually made her want to eat too. Hopefully she’ll eat through most of the rest today and tomorrow.Thank you. Thank you. Thank you
Y5884HOannew . 2020-10-16
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First visit here and most certainly won't be the last. We had a delightful afternoon tea and there was definitely alot more to eat than we originally thought, wow we were full. We pre booked for the gluten free option and this was delicious you couldn't tell the difference, I know how difficult it is to bake gluten free and the cakes and scones were just perfect. We also treated ourselves to a cocktail which were perfectly made, one of us asked for a cocktail that wasn't on the menu and the barman was happy to oblige, the whole visit was perfect every team member was friendly and professional, well done guys brilliant thank you
mammabear176 . 2020-10-16
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Had a super experience this morning at Mama Doreen's Emporium. 4 of us enjoyed a relaxing brunch along with lovely coffee/tea. We all had something different, one had warm cheese scone with bacon, one had toasted bagel with scrambled egg and ham, one had warm cheese scone with cream cheese and I had toasted bagel with scrambled egg and bacon all served with super small leaf salad, the portions were amazing there was so much scrambled egg and on mine loads of crispy bacon just DELICIOUS!Friendly staff, lovely and clean and social distanced tables.
Jennifer C . 2020-10-13
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I was judging a dog show & the society gave the judges a packed lunch from Mama Doreens. I’m gluten free & my lunch was delicious, there was a selection of sandwiches, some quiche, scone & clotted cream plus a selection on cakes. I can only imagine how good it must be to eat in house.
Rach_Verrami . 2020-10-11
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A lovely afternoon treat. Sandwiches that we ordered were well presented with a really nice salad garnish. Beautiful cupcakes, so many to choose from. I’d recommend the vanilla with a strawberry on top. We sat by the window, I did feel that staff members were making quite a fuss of everyone sat further back into the building. This meant that staff were not as readily available. Someone at my table joked that we were in the cheap seats and it did feel a little like that.
Anna988 . 2020-10-11
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wanted to treat my mum to afternoon tea whilst staying in Harrogate and really glad a certain famous tearoom was fully booked because the afternoon tea here was utterly fabulous and mum said it was better than you know where !!
trickynicky5369 . 2020-10-09
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We came from afternoon tea and it was brilliant. The food was all really lovely and a good variety - the white chocolate meringue was a favourite. The setting is lovely. Excellent COVID compliance. We'll definitely come back!
Kelly G . 2020-09-28
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A truly fabulous place to celebrate my daughters 8th birthday Wonderful service, lovely food, great staff.
Z4520VWelizabetht . 2020-09-26
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I came here with my daughter as she was given a free afternoon tea voucher. I’m vegetarian and had a Selection of sandwiches,a Savoury scone and quiche . The cakes were amazing 4 cakes and a cream scone each. Absolutely delicious. Presentation lovely. We had wanted to Come here for ages as heard great things about mama doreen’s. We will be back. Thank you for great service and we felt very safe with the covid precautions which were in place. We had to buy some of the amazing looking cupcakes too and they were amazing .
NurseMel50 . 2020-09-26
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WOW. This afternoon tea had me hooked from the 1st bite of my savory scone. It just got better from then, the different types of sandwich (bread, bagel, brioche and mini Yorkshire pudding) were so tasty. Then came the fruit scone light and delicious And finally the sweet treats mini chocolate cup cakes, raspberry and white chocolate pavlova, a delicious carrot cake. All the staff were helpful and attentive but not pushy. The atmosphere was very good and we didn't feel under pressure to leave even though it was after 5.Worth every penny and cheaper than a well know local rival. I don't eat strawberries but was still well catered for.
Jane P . 2020-09-24
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We had a great afternoon at Mama Doreen’s. The afternoon tea was fantastic, plenty of tasty sandwiches, yummy cakes as always and the fizz went down a treat too...thank you. Definitely worth a visit if you’re spending time in Harrogate.
VincentVanSwad . 2020-09-24
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Oh my what a lovely place to have afternoon tea ! The venue is beautifully decorated, clean and COVID protected ! The staff were polite and efficient. The Food was absolutely delicious !!!! I would highly recommend Mama Doreens’s to everyone ! Xx
O4857LNrebeccab . 2020-09-17
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We visited recently for the afternoon tea-style brunch. We arrived and our temperature was taken at the door and we were seated. When ordering I asked if I could substitute my coffee/tea for a juice as I don’t drink hot drinks (strange, I know ♀️) and was disappointed there was a surcharge to swap even though the price of the juice was either the same or less than the hot drinks on offer. Anyway, food arrived and it was delicious. Only criticism was the eggs were a little on the soft side for me. If we go again I would ask for them to be well done. Apart from that, all was good and it was very filling. Make sure you go with an employ stomach!
SC_Scott84 . 2020-09-14
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Myself and my two friends had booked Mamma Doreens for Afternoon tea as all our bday had been in Lockdown and we wanted to celebrate . What a fantastic place, myself I have been before for lunch but my friends had never had the Mamma Ds experience before. It is hands down the best place for afternoon tea in this area. (Some other well known afternoon tea establishments could take note) From there excellent polite, professional service to there amazing value for money ( Afternoon tea with Prosecco £20.95) is steal to say how much you would pay in other places in the town. Amazing selection of GF and Vegan products beautifully presented, very clean and felt very safe. Well done Mammas Doreens keep up the good work we will be back soon!!
joygi123 . 2020-09-14
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A wonderful visit recommended by a local resident. We were not disappointed- lovely food and great service. Felt very safe and such an occasion which was a perfect end to our girlie stay in Harrogate x
Janet C . 2020-09-09
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Amazing Prosecco Afternoon Tea!I took my mum here for Mother’s Day slightly delayed due to COVID19 but none the less we loved it! We have the best experience and the food was delicious!On the afternoon tea you got a warm selection of bites, cold sandwiches and numerous different types of cakes and of course scones! It was unlimited tea/coffee and we also ordered cocktails to try which were also lovely. My mum really enjoyed it and I know it will be a memorable experience for her as she keeps telling everyone where we have been!Thanks again the service was incredible, it was also lovely to meet the owner too. We will be back soon !I also took some cakes home for my partner for picking us up.
corriem920 . 2020-09-07
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Couldn't get a seat inside but decided to purchase two cupcakes and take them back the hotel they was on the expensive side but where absolutely delicious. If ever i was coming back to harrogate I'd definitely book table here.
tootoo2182 . 2020-08-31
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You have too try Mama Doreen’s if your going to Harrogate.The staff are 1st class the food is amazing.I highly recommend this superb food emporium. Looking forward to visiting again soon..
Jonboy114 . 2020-08-28
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A really warm welcome from all of the staff and very attentive service. Had the breakfast served afternoon tea style and everything was so delicious - the whole experience was a real treat and our children loved it. The decoration of the place is fun and different.
Lisamolo16 . 2020-08-27
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We were booking into our hotel when we were saying we would like to have an afternoon tea while we were in Harrogate and receptionist suggested here as cakes etc is amazing,really handy that we could book a time as well and didn’t need to queue up,we did have a bit of a wait after ordering but when it came everything was really fresh and as you can see fresh m the photo there was plenty of choice,in fact we ended up getting some boxed up and ate it later. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough and staff were great.
Lynne H . 2020-08-25
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Had afternoon tea with mum and sister and what an amazing treat. The food was beautiful and we savoured every mouthful. The cakes were to die for. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and were able to adapt to our requests.
crazycat2016 . 2020-08-20
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We called in this tea room for a cuppa and a cake as it was not as busy as a certain other one in Harrogate, and we didn't fancy waiting in a queue for an hour. What a brilliant idea it was too.The tea was proper Yorkshire and the Danish pastries with fruit we had were delicious and with no queuing required.Having said that we were lucky to get in and they do recommend you book a table.
Peter M . 2020-08-17
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Had afternoon tea here with my Mrs and boy what an enjoyable afternoon the food and cakes were amazing staff couldn’t do enough even gave us a doggy bag to take our left overs away. I was the only bloke in the place as it seemed to be more women who lunch but I will take being an honourable lady for an afternoon if I can eat those cakes again, lol
dirtygods . 2020-08-16
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